Opinion
The Gulf of Thailand may be the next U.S.-China flashpoint
Beijing's backing of Cambodian infrastructure could alter regional balance of power
Economy
China's mixed factory activity indicators call for more policy support
Private PMI recovers while official indicator slips further
Caixin
China's auto insurers must keep pace with driverless tech: white paper
Liability frameworks lagging behind as high-tech cars hit public roads
Technology
As with EVs, China self-driving cars have Tesla in their sights
World's biggest auto market provides vast testing ground for new technology
Opinion
Western hawks falsely attempt to paint China as Pacific conqueror
Precedent shows Beijing's strength lies in its land empire, not in naval conquests
Education
Top London university urged to open up about China center funding
Academics call for donation reporting requirements over fears of undue influence
South China Sea
U.S. decries China's 'escalatory' acts against Philippines in South China Sea
Washington says Beijing's vessel 'deliberately collided 3 times' with Manila's ship
Politics
Macao casinos rake in revenue as authorities target money changers
Unlicensed services for gamblers seen as path to skirt Beijing's capital controls
Consumer
China's baby product brands gain traction at home
Falling birthrate has makers looking to e-commerce for global growth
Economy
China's 'deflation exports' expand as cheap goods flood markets
Countries around the world prepare counter measures to protect domestic industries
Semiconductors
China's chip capabilities just 3 years behind TSMC, teardown shows
Analysis reveals limited impact of U.S. tech curbs on consumer products
South China Sea
Philippines accuses China of ramming ship in South China Sea
Beijing counters that an 'illegally stranded' vessel lifted anchor to turn aggressor
International relations
China enters Japan waters days after air violation protested
Japan's SDF sends minesweeper and patrol aircraft to monitor the Chinese vessel
Datawatch
Decarbonization now drives China's Belt and Road push
Brisk sales of EVs, solar panels and wind turbines are boosting Beijing's global clout
Economy
With 24 km bridge-tunnel link, Shenzhen tech hub set to sprawl further
Firms eye Zhongshan across river delta as site for future growth
International relations
Pacific leaders' statement scrubbed of Taiwan reference after China protest
Island's deputy foreign minister says 'outside force' sowing division
Economy
China factory activity slows to six-month low in August
Missed PMI forecast could fuel hopes for economic stimulus measures
China tech
China's Meituan delivers double-digit growth with group food orders
Takeout app's algorithms help it offer lower prices to frugal consumers
U.S. elections 2024
Indo-Pacific leaders race to meet with next U.S. president after election
Diplomatic calendar hints at busy November with G20 and APEC summits
Natural disasters
North Korea dismantling flooded farm hamlets, photo evidence shows
Kim's comments hint at building more modern community from scratch
Currencies
Yuan carry trade dims amid U.S. rate cut expectations
Trade favored by Chinese exporters also hit by Japan stock turbulence
Finance
China's state banks report more bad loans to hotels, restaurants and stores
Consumer spending slump hits top lenders as falling interest rates dent profitability
Companies
Alibaba's 3-year antitrust 'rectification' is over, Beijing says
Regulator vows 'solid protection' for e-commerce giant to enhance competitiveness
Finance
China's top insurers log $169bn bond portfolio boost as PBOC intervenes
Central bank foray into bond trading comes as buyers show hunger despite bubble fears
China debt crunch
China real estate crisis batters state developers seen as better off
Units of 'central companies' hold edge on private peers but log double-digit sales drops